Ducati MONSTER 696 User Manual

Lubricating joints
The condition of the throttle cables and choke cable
sheaths should be checked at regular intervals. There
should be no signs of pinching or cracking on the
outer plastic sheath. Operate the controls to make
sure the inner cable slide smoothly inside the outer
sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, have the
cable replaced by a Ducati Dealer or Authorised
Service Centre.
To avoid this kind of problem, periodically lubricate
the ends of each control cable with SHELL Advance
Grease or Retinax LX2.
Concerning the throttle cable, it is advised to open the
housing, unscrewing the two fastening screws (1)
and then grease the cable end and the pulley.
Warning
Close the twistgrip housing carefully, inserting
the cable in the race.
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Fig. 66
Refit the housing and tighten the screws (1) to 1.8
Nm.
To ensure smooth operation of the side stand pivot,
remove dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 grease to all
friction points.
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Ducati MONSTER 696 Specifications

General

Displacement	696 cc
Bore x Stroke	88 x 57.2mm
Compression Ratio	10.7:1
Power	80 hp (59 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front Brake	2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear Brake	245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	770mm (30.3 in)
Engine Type	L-Twin, 2 valves per cylinder Desmodromic
Torque	69 Nm (51 lb-ft) @ 7750 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body
Exhaust	2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe
Front Suspension	43 mm upside-down forks
Rear Suspension	Progressive with preload and rebound adjustable monoshock
Dry Weight	161 kg (355 lb)
Fuel Capacity	15 L (3.9 US gal)